Toefl strategies

TOEFL STRATEGIES

  • Practice writing in English on a computer keyboard. There is no other way in TOEFL iBT than typing your response. So, practicing on keyboard will help you a lot.

    Practice writing in English on a computer keyboard. There is no other way in TOEFL iBT than typing your response. So, practicing on keyboard will help you a lot.
  • Build your vocabulary systematically.

    Build your vocabulary systematically. Develop a wordlist with new words and devote time to learning these words, try to include them in your speaking and writing practice systematically.
  • Learn the essay structure

    Learn the essay structure very well and follow this structure closely in your practice and in your real exam. The essay is comprised of three components: Introduction, body and conclusion. Each component has its important features. Thorough review of the essay structure you may find in the paper TOEFL iBT Essay Structure on www.i-Courses.org.
  • Practice organizing your writing.

    Practice organizing your writing. Before starting your written response allow 2-5 minutes to make an outline of your essay. Do not worry that the time is running, a good outline will save you lots of troubles and time while writing.
  • Learn to use transition (linking) words

    Learn to use transition (linking) words to switch between different ideas, add information, provide examples, compare points, etc. Such words are: furthermore, in addition, for example, for instance, on the other hand, to sum up, first, second, etc. A detailed list of such signal words, along with an explanation where to use them, is provided on www.i-Courses.org.